The psychological impact of ambiguous mentorship: transparency and trust among nursing institutes in Karachi A new review published in Review Journal of Neurological and Medical Science Review examines how unclear mentorship practices in Karachi’s nursing institutes affect nursing students’ mental health, academic engagement and professional preparedness. The paper — authored by faculty and instructors from Indus University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Kharadar General Hospital, Patel Hospital, Florentia Institute of Medical & Health Sciences (Hyderabad) and JPMC — calls for structured mentorship, transparent evaluation and stronger psychosocial support systems across institutes. Key message Ambiguous mentorship — characterized by unclear roles, [...]

New Insights into Vancomycin Infusion Strategies A recent pilot study conducted at The Indus Hospital, Karachi, has revealed that continuous infusion (CI) of vancomycin achieves therapeutic levels faster, results in less kidney toxicity, and may reduce treatment costs compared to the conventional intermittent infusion (II) method in hospitalized patients with MRSA infections. The research, titled “Analyzing the Pharmacokinetic Difference of Vancomycin 24‑hour Infusion versus Conventional Infusion in Hospitalized Patients: A Pilot Study,” was authored by Sheikh Muhammad Saad, Muhammad Hamid Hanif, Arif Ali Arain, Aslam Shah, and Abdul Manan from the Department of Pharmacy Services, along with Samreen Sarfaraz [...]

Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS) Inaugurated to Shape the Future of Healthcare Education The Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS) marked a significant milestone with the grand inauguration of its new campus, bringing together excellence in medical education under one roof. The ceremony, held on March 4, 2025, was attended by distinguished leaders, faculty members, students, and esteemed guests. The event commenced with a prayer for blessings and success, followed by the official ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by CEO & Dean, Dr. Syed Zafar Zaidi. Speaking at the occasion, Dr. Zaidi shared his vision for IUHS, highlighting its role [...]

Addressing Exam Anxiety: Promoting Mental Health Awareness at Indus University of Health Sciences Indus University of Health Sciences (IUHS) recently organized a session titled "From Panic to Peace: Breaking the Cycle of Exam Anxiety," aimed at promoting mental health awareness among students. The session focused on addressing the growing issue of exam anxiety and provided practical strategies to help students manage stress. The session explored the common causes of exam anxiety, including high self-expectations, fear of failure, lack of preparation, negative self-talk, and past academic challenges. It emphasized how these pressures particularly affect medical students, leading to reduced academic [...]

From Students to Practitioners: Indus Hospital Honors First Clinical Pharmacy Skills Graduates Karachi, Pakistan – The Department of Pharmacy Services at Indus Hospital and Health Network recently celebrated the successful completion of its six-month course on Excelling in Clinical Pharmacy Skills, affiliated with Indus University of Health Sciences and endorsed by the Pharmacy Council of Sindh. The certificate distribution ceremony was held at the main campus of Indus Hospital and Health Network, marking a significant milestone for the first batch of students. The event commenced with welcoming remarks by Dr. Aslam Shah, Chief of Pharmacy Services at Indus Hospital [...]